2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2001 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Duna and 2001 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Elantra (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 269 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Hyundai Elantra (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2001 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Fiat Duna | 2001 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Duna | Elantra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |